Materials Planner

Employee Magnets; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Employee Magnets is seeking an Inventory/Materials Control Specialist to oversee, monitor, and report on inventory, KPI performance, and excess/obsolete material disposition. You will manage orders, shipping documents, and shipment performance reports.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in a related field, 2+ years in materials control or inventory management, proficiency with SAP/Oracle, and strong Excel skills. Mandarin/English bilingual ability is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of recent experience in materials control, inventory management, or supply chain operations.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and inventory software; advanced Excel skills.
• Certification in Supply Chain Management (APICS CPIM, CIPS or Six Sigma) is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for material flow optimization.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities with attention to detail.
• Proficient with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and inventory tooling.
• Bilingual in Mandarin and English is highly preferred, verbal and written.
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver results in fast-paced environments.
• Self-directed learner with motivation and adaptability to evolving challenges.
• Demonstrated passion and commitment to the role and organizational goals.

Responsibilities

• Prepare import demand file and run MRP in SAP; verify and publish MRP results.
• Track MRP material prep status and forecast accuracy.
• Maintain base data on system (item master, BOM) and audit item master weekly.
• Prepare reports for EOM materials disposition and collaborate with other sites.
• Monitor materials aging, excess, salvage, scrap, and inter-site transfers.
• Lead interdepartmental meetings to achieve KPI targets for materials control.
• Oversee cycle counts and materials process flows for year-end activities.
• Manage customer-supplied material accounting and system inquiries.
• Issue Sales Orders/Delivery Notes and prepare shipping documents.
• Prepare shipment hit rate reports for managers' meetings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Communication with suppliers

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management / logistics / business administration

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Inventory software

Job description

Position Summary

To oversee, monitor and report inventory transactions, inventory level, overall inventory status according to defined KPIs, inventory counts and excess/obsolete materials disposition.

Manage orders, shipping documents, and shipment performance reports.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare import demand file and perform the MRP running job in SAP, verify the accuracy of the MRP run job and publish the MRP.
• Tracking MRP material preparation status and ensuring the accuracy of material demand forecasts.
• DC function, maintain the base data on system including item master and operation BOM effective data, performs weekly item master audits.
• For End of Manufacturing (EOM) materials control, prepare reports and collaborate with fulfillment and other company sites for the disposition of materials.
• Prepare and review reports needed to monitor and control materials aging, excess, salvage, scrap, site to site transfer materials and any other material disposition.
• Coordinates interdepartmental review meetings and follow up with the related functions needed for the control and achievement of KPI for materials and inventory control.
• Responsible to lead all activities of related materials control, such as mid and end of year cycle counts, materials process flows, excess and scrap disposition.
• Manage customer-supplied material accounting, perform system-based accounting inquiries, and conduct cycle counts.
• Issue Sales Order/ Delivery Note and prepare shipping documents.
• Prepare individual portion of shipment hit rate result to be presented in managers meeting.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of RECENT professional experience in materials control, inventory management, or supply chain operations.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and inventory software, as well as advanced Excel skills.
• Certification in Supply Chain Management (e.g., APICS CPIM, CIPS, or Six Sigma) is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to efficiently manage material flow and resolve issues.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities, with keen attention to detail.
• Proficiency in inventory management software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or related tools).
• Bilingual in Mandarin and English is highly preferred, both verbal and written, to communicate effectively with international suppliers and internal teams.
• Ability to thrive under pressure by maintaining composure and delivering results in high- stress or fast-paced situations.
• Demonstrated proficiency in self-directed learning, quickly acquiring new knowledge and skills to adapt to evolving challenges.
• Exhibit a strong passion and intrinsic motivation for the role, driving commitment, enthusiasm, and meaningful contributions to the organization's goals.